Organizational Mission Statements An organization ’s mission is its reason for existence. It speaks to the questions: Why does this organization exist? Whom does it serve? By what means does it serve them? The mission statement is the written expression of the basic goals‚ characteristics‚ values‚ and philosophy that shape the organization and give it purpose. It seeks to distinguish the organization from others by articulating its scope of activities‚ its products/services and market‚ and
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Explain these terms in your own words. Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX): This was a regulation passed by the government to prevent immoral corporate behavior. Balance sheet: A balance sheet is a financial statement that shows the assets‚ liabilities and stockholder’s equity. Income Statement: An income statement is a financial report that shows the net income or net loss by reporting the revenues and expenses. External user: External users of accounting information are investors or bankers that need accounting
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Review of Accounting Process & Financial Statements Part I • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) Generally Accepted Accounting Principles or U.S. GAAP refer to the standard framework of guidelines for financial accounting used in any given jurisdiction; generally know as Accounting Standards. GAAP includes the standards‚ conventions‚ and rules accountants follow in recording and summarizing‚ and in the preparation of financial statements (Wikipedia‚ n.d.). Although quite flexible
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Graduate School of Management ACCT 551 Course Project Notes to Financial Statements Table of Contents I. Cover Page 1 II. Table of Contents Page 2 III. Tropical Pool Cleaning Income Statement Page 3 IV. Tropical Pool Cleaning Balance Sheet Page 4 V. Notes to Financial Statements Page 5 VI. Reference Page 9 Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements NOTE 1 SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1. Nature
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Financial Statement Review University of Phoenix ACC/561 Financial Statement Review Introduction Financial statements play a significant role in each and every type of business. The financial statements provide a wealth of information to auditors‚ creditors‚ investors‚ suppliers and other important venues that need access to this type of information. This paper will discuss four different types of financial statements and how they are utilized by vendors‚ creditors and others
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encouraged‚ with adherence and publication for prepared statements and disclosures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Additionally‚ the government accounting standards board (GASB) codification §2200 requires CAFR to include an “introductory section‚ management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A)‚ basic financial statements‚ required supplementary information other than MD&A‚ combining and individual fund statements‚ schedules‚ narrative explanations‚ and statistical section”
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December 2010 IFRS Practice Statement Management Commentary A framework for presentation International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) The IASB is the independent standard-setting body of the IFRS Foundation 30 Cannon Street | London EC4M 6XH | United Kingdom Telephone: +44 (0)20 7246 6410 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7246 6411 Email: info@ifrs.org | Web: www.ifrs.org Publications Department Telephone: +44 (0)20 7332 2730 | Fax: +44 (0)20 7332 2749 Email: publications@ifrs.org 100% Printed
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Analyzing Financial Statements December 16‚ 2012 Regina Campbell Calculate the following: Current ratio‚ long-term solvency ratio‚ contribution ratio‚ programs and expense ratio‚ general and management and expense ratio‚ fund-raising and expense ratio‚ and revenue and expense ratio for the years 2003 and 2004. 2003 2004 Current Ratio: .87 .90 Long Term Solvency Ratio:
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Fund Flow Statements Meaning of Fund Fund Flow Statement is widely used tool in the hands of financial executives for analyzing the financial performance of a concern. Funds keep on moving in a business which itself is based on a going concern concept. In broader sense‚ the term “fund” refers to money values in whatever form it may exits. Meaning of Flow of Fund The term ‘Flow’ means change. Thus flow of fund means change in fund or change in working capital. Flow of fund is said to have taken
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TASK 1: Financial statements are used by both internal and external users to make economic decisions. The information within the financial statement aims to provide information about the financial position‚ performance and any changes in financial position of an enterprise. Financial statements should be understandable‚ relevant‚ reliable and comparable. Reported assets‚ liabilities‚ equity‚ income and expenses are directly related to an organization ’s financial position. AstraZeneca
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